Always leave an aloe plant with 7-8 leaves remaining after cutting, and never cut new sprouts on the inside. Do not cut any leaves off if a plant has six or fewer leaves; it will take longer to grow ...

Aloe vera is a succulent plant commonly used in gels, creams, ointments, and hand sanitizer, and while it’s been used for thousands of years, today it’s used to calm the symptoms of sunburn or treat ...